Crossing the World

XII - Earth (Karen)

When the sun started to rise, I decided to enter one of the restaurants. It's still in the same mall, just on the fourth floor.

A message board was placed right next to the entrance. In addition to showing the list of food menus and their prices, how to order using tokens is also explained in detail.

"Hm~ So, huh?" I nodded and walked towards a unique machine that I had just first seen after understanding the written procedure. The shape reminds me of an automatic drink machine with a digital screen filling its front.

The digital display of the machine shows a wide variety of foods. Because I was lazy to press the screen, I returned to using the communicator and chose a special fried rice plus grilled chicken and avocado juice. Judging from the picture and based on the research I did a few minutes ago through the internet, it seems that many people praise this food and drink. So, I ordered it without a second thought.

"Hm?"

The list on the screen turns into a map that shows a lot of table sets. Some sets show that someone has ordered it while others are empty and I can choose.

"Choose a seat, huh? All right, I'll just pick here."

I chose one of the tables on the balcony that was only protected by an umbrella. I think it's better if I eat out in the open even if the sun is hot enough now.

The machine told me to choose a payment method. When I pressed the ATM card option, he asked me to swipe my card. I did it, put a pin on the column provided, and then a paper appeared instead.

My hand grabbed him and quickly walked towards the reception desk.

"Welcome to the restaurant seven one-on-one, can we help you?" One of the servants greeted me with a smile.

Seven one-one. Frankly it's a strange name for the size of a restaurant inside a mall. I wonder what kind of person chose this name.

"I've bought my order."

I kept the paper I got earlier onto the table. Then, the waiter received it while handing me the board written with the number.

"Please wait for the order. Please take this number and keep it on your table."

I nodded and went to my desk.

The way of ordering food on earth is quite unique apparently. At the shelter, we use our individual id and order directly into the system using the communicator. The waiter delivering the food was also the AI itself. It is futile to use human energy to be a servant.

Well, if the place is this peaceful, I guess the work like servants is also not a problem done by humans because they do not lack any personnel that concerns the survival of the entire species. I wish my world could be like this too.

The waiter delivered the food shortly after I sat down. They're quick to prepare food, aren't they? How can they do it so quickly with limited hand movement?

I smelled food on the table and closed my eyes.

"This smell, how could something like this exist in the world?!"

It's terrible! Just by smelling the aroma alone has made my hunger increase drastically! It is impossible for anyone not to be tempted to smell it a little!

All right, let's do the next stage.

I took out a spoonful of fried rice, a little bit of yolk that melted directly on my spoon, then piled up a small portion of grilled meat using a fork. I slowly ate it and chewed everything in my mouth.

"It's crazy! I am grateful that my suffering has not ended in vain! It was like food that came down from the sky specifically just for me!"

"G ... " I immediately calmed myself down.

It's true that I don't care about everyone. However, since I got out of control, the transacting Johan also cried!

An om-om dressed typical of MLM members carrying 2 kg of illegal diamonds suddenly cries for no reason inside a club containing another om-om. Isn't that horrible?!

"Sorry. I suddenly remember my wife and son being killed by the Italian mafia while we were on vacation there." Johan makes excuses when everyone's views turn towards him.

Uh! She was the one crying but I was ashamed. Goddamnit! Totally useless!

I hit the dinner table a few times. My face must be flushed like a tomato right now.

"I ... want to go home and blend in with the air," I muttered with my face pressed against the table.

After I finished eating everything on the table, I quickly walked out of the mall. Actually I still want to take a walk, but it feels embarrassing. I better go home now and see AI progress.

When I got home, I just lay on the bed and concentrated all my concentration on Johan. I don't want to do anything embarrassing anymore and tarnish Johan's credibility as a mysterious new mobster carrying 2 kg of diamonds appears out of nowhere. Anyway he should have a mysterious and feared impression.

Negotiations went until the night as Johan was asked to participate in their alcohol party. He also gambled there and got an extra 30 million because of himself -- to be exact I-cheated. I mean, poker is easy to cheat and manipulate just by using cctv plus basic knowledge of human psychology, they dare to invite me to play something trivial like that.

Actually I still want to play poker and earn some extra money, but no one wants to play with me. Next time I will play with the game machine only and control it to get the jackpot. For today I think it's enough to get here.

The amount of money I received was not in line with my estimates. The total is only 25 billion. This happened because the item I was selling was an illegal raw diamond with no clear guarantee. So, they bid the price until it fell. It's okay, I still make a lot of profit. Ah, the money was directly transferred to Johan's bank account. It would definitely be troublesome if they gave away money physically.

Shortly after Johan left the gambling table, several openly dressed aunts began to tease Johan now. Perhaps they observe him when he wins poker constantly. They even competed to invite him to spend the night at the hotel.

Sorry, I'm still normal. If the Johan I control obeys you, maybe I'll throw up in disgust. So, see you!

"Hm?"

While I was still focusing on Johan who was on his way home while surfing the internet as usual, Johan's very sharp eyeballs caught two cars following him. I'm pretty sure that the two cars have been following him since leaving the deal.

Do they intend to do something? If that's true, let's have a little fun.

Johan asked the driver who drove him to choose an empty area. Due to the order, the driver traced the East Canal Inspection Road and dropped Johan off at a place where there was only a field. The driver recalled that the area was crime-prone, but then left after Johan calmed him down and pointed to the two cars behind as his friends.

When the taxi went far enough, the two cars approached and stopped not far from it. About five people dressed in black got out of the two cars and showed them small handguns.

This is my first fight on earth! Come quickly here and face me with all your strength! I'll turn you all into porridge with my bare hands!

One of the black-clothed people spoke as the distance between them and Johan was already very close.

"We are subordinates of Boss Daniel who are told to escort you secretly. Many groups see you win in poker. So, the boss worried his potential client why-why. If you don't mind, why are you down here?"

Ah ...

I patted my own forehead. Goddamnit! Anti-climax again!